Zhongjie Huang, Zhibin Li, Meihao Yan, Jianming Zheng, Wencheng Huang, Liyue Hong, Qiuxiang Lu, Limin Liu, Xincheng Huang, Hongtao Fan, Weiping Su, Xiaoping Huang, Xiaoyan Wu, Zhixiong Guo, Caiting Qiu, Zhaodi Zhao, Yuancheng Hong
OBJECTIVES: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a prevalent respiratory disorder characterized by progressive airflow limitation. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory muscle training (RMT) on key pulmonary function parameters, inspiratory muscle strength and quality of life in patients with stable COPD. METHODS: A comprehensive search was conducted in the databases including PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science, Embase, and ClinicalTrials...
April 15, 2024: Heliyon